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Early 19th Century English Japanned Grandfather Clock
Early 19th Century English Japanned Grandfather Clock

Early 19th Century English Japanned Grandfather Clock

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Early 19th Century English Japanned grandfather clock by Robert Woollan of Glastonbury, with an

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Antique Early 19th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Silver, Brass

Dear Morris contemporary floor Clock 80s Postmodern, Japanese Design
Dear Morris contemporary floor Clock 80s Postmodern, Japanese Design

Dear Morris contemporary floor Clock 80s Postmodern, Japanese Design

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Contemporary style floor clock designed by Shigeru Uchida in 1989. This clock was designed for

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2010s Japanese Post-Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Dear Morris contemporary floor Clock black 80s Postmodern, Japanese Design
Dear Morris contemporary floor Clock black 80s Postmodern, Japanese Design

Dear Morris contemporary floor Clock black 80s Postmodern, Japanese Design

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Contemporary style floor clock designed by Shigeru Uchida in 1989. This clock was designed for

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2010s Japanese Post-Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Phillip Avenell of Farnham English Tall Clock with Japanned Case circa 1770
Phillip Avenell of Farnham English Tall Clock with Japanned Case circa 1770

Phillip Avenell of Farnham English Tall Clock with Japanned Case circa 1770

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of an English tall clock with japanned case by clockmaker Phillip Avenell of Farnum

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Antique 1770s English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Metal, Brass

English George III 18th Century Japanned Tall Case Clock with Chinoiserie Décor
English George III 18th Century Japanned Tall Case Clock with Chinoiserie Décor

English George III 18th Century Japanned Tall Case Clock with Chinoiserie Décor

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English George III period Chinoiserie parcel gilt and japanned tall case clock from the 18th

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Antique 18th Century English Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

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Brass

Japanned steel clock face with English roses by Edmund Sagar, 1793-1805
Japanned steel clock face with English roses by Edmund Sagar, 1793-1805

Japanned steel clock face with English roses by Edmund Sagar, 1793-1805

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Japanned steel clock face with English roses in the spandrels and center with an Arabic numeral

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Antique Late 18th Century British Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Steel

18th Century George II Scarlet Red Lacquer Chinoiserie Tall Clock
18th Century George II Scarlet Red Lacquer Chinoiserie Tall Clock

18th Century George II Scarlet Red Lacquer Chinoiserie Tall Clock

Located in Essex, MA

George II Red Japanned and Gilt Longcase Clock, circa 1760, the brass and silver-tone metal clock

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Antique Early 18th Century English George II Grandfather Clocks and Long...

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Oak

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Japanese Space Age Alarm Clock Garant, Plastic and Chromed, 1970s
Japanese Space Age Alarm Clock Garant, Plastic and Chromed, 1970s

Japanese Space Age Alarm Clock Garant, Plastic and Chromed, 1970s

Located in Warsaw, PL

A great example of design in the 1970s. In other words, Space Age. Japanese clock / alarm clock

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Space Age Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Chrome

Japanese Space Age Alarm Clock Garant, Plastic and Chromed, 1970s
Japanese Space Age Alarm Clock Garant, Plastic and Chromed, 1970s

Japanese Space Age Alarm Clock Garant, Plastic and Chromed, 1970s

Located in Warsaw, PL

A great example of design in the 1970s. In other words, Space Age. Japanese clock / alarm clock

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Space Age Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Chrome

Vtg Japanese Dragon Carved Oak Tempus Fugit Pagoda Grandfather Clock Oriental
Vtg Japanese Dragon Carved Oak Tempus Fugit Pagoda Grandfather Clock Oriental

Vtg Japanese Dragon Carved Oak Tempus Fugit Pagoda Grandfather Clock Oriental

Located in Dayton, OH

An impressive oriental chinoiserie Tempus Fugit Grandfather Clock made in Okinawa Japan, circa

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Vintage 1970s Japonisme Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Oak

Japanese Pedestal Clock
Japanese Pedestal Clock

Japanese Pedestal Clock

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H 38.75 in W 13.38 in D 13.38 in

Japanese Pedestal Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

This magnificent Dai-dokei (pedestal clock) is one of the finest and rarest examples of Japanese

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass, Steel

Japanned Eight Day Grandmother Clock
Japanned Eight Day Grandmother Clock

Japanned Eight Day Grandmother Clock

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H 57.5 in W 11.5 in D 8 in

Japanned Eight Day Grandmother Clock

Located in Cheshire, GB

Cream japanned grandmother clock, Elliott London. The eight-day movement striking on gongs to the

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Early 20th Century British Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Paint

George III Green Japanned Tall Case Clock
George III Green Japanned Tall Case Clock

George III Green Japanned Tall Case Clock

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H 83.5 in W 19.5 in D 10.13 in

George III Green Japanned Tall Case Clock

Located in Essex, MA

By Joseph Head from Wotton Surrey. Flat top over a glazed door opening to a brass clock works all

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Antique 1770s English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Oak

18th Century Lacquered Japanned Longcase Clock from London
18th Century Lacquered Japanned Longcase Clock from London

18th Century Lacquered Japanned Longcase Clock from London

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

A superb mid 18th-century London longcase clock, finished in green japanned lacquer with gilt

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Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...

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Oak, Lacquer, Paint

George III Chinoiserie Japanned Longcase Clock
George III Chinoiserie Japanned Longcase Clock

George III Chinoiserie Japanned Longcase Clock

Located in Cheshire, GB

Chinoiserie Japanned longcase clock, the dial signed Henj Isaac Knarebro, the arched hood with two

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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Lo...

George III Chinoiserie Japanned Longcase Clock
George III Chinoiserie Japanned Longcase Clock

George III Chinoiserie Japanned Longcase Clock

By William Scafe

Located in London, GB

The dial signed William Scafe, London, the arched hood with an elaborate caddy top surmounted by three carved giltwood flambeau pedestal urns above a gilt scroll pierced sound frieze...

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Antique Mid-18th Century British George III Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

George III Red Japanned Tall Case Clock
George III Red Japanned Tall Case Clock

George III Red Japanned Tall Case Clock

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H 96 in W 20.75 in D 9 in

George III Red Japanned Tall Case Clock

Located in Essex, MA

Chinoiserie decorated with a nice Chinese red painted case. Maker Thomas Dawes, Northampton England. Includes weights, pendulum, key. Provence; Stair and Company , New York.

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Antique 1770s English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

George II Japanned Chinoiserie Longcase Clock by John Crouch, Knightsbridge
George II Japanned Chinoiserie Longcase Clock by John Crouch, Knightsbridge

George II Japanned Chinoiserie Longcase Clock by John Crouch, Knightsbridge

By John Crouch

Located in Dallas, TX

A George II longcase clock with chinoiserie decoration by London clock and watchmaker John Crouch

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Antique 1760s English Chinese Chippendale Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...

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Brass

An 18th Century Green Japanned Lacquer Longcase Clock
An 18th Century Green Japanned Lacquer Longcase Clock

An 18th Century Green Japanned Lacquer Longcase Clock

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H 108.27 in W 19.69 in D 9.06 in

An 18th Century Green Japanned Lacquer Longcase Clock

Located in London, GB

England, circa 1780 A mid-eighteenth century green japanned lacquer longcase clock, the case

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Lacquer

Small Green Japanned 18th Century Chinoiserie Long Case Clock
Small Green Japanned 18th Century Chinoiserie Long Case Clock

Small Green Japanned 18th Century Chinoiserie Long Case Clock

Located in Lymington, GB

A small early Georgian dark green japanned (‘lacquer’) chinoiserie longcase clock. George II

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Antique 1740s English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Lacquer

George III Japanned Tall Case Clock by William Harvey
George III Japanned Tall Case Clock by William Harvey

George III Japanned Tall Case Clock by William Harvey

Located in Essex, MA

of JP Morgan . The clock was originally in his Oyster Bay home on Long Island , NY then to the

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Antique 1770s English Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Other

English George III Japanned Tall Longcase Clock, Daniel Keele, circa 1770
English George III Japanned Tall Longcase Clock, Daniel Keele, circa 1770

English George III Japanned Tall Longcase Clock, Daniel Keele, circa 1770

By Daniel Keele

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A very fine George III period black lacquer japanned longcase clock with a movement by Daniel Keele

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Long...

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Lacquer

George II Japanned 8 Day Tall Case Clock by Jonathan Wady
George II Japanned 8 Day Tall Case Clock by Jonathan Wady

George II Japanned 8 Day Tall Case Clock by Jonathan Wady

By Jonathan Wady 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fine and beautiful George II black and red tortoiseshell Japanned tall case 8 day time and strike

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Antique Early 18th Century English George II Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Fine George I Green Japanned Tall Case Clock with Mirrored Door by William King
Fine George I Green Japanned Tall Case Clock with Mirrored Door by William King

Fine George I Green Japanned Tall Case Clock with Mirrored Door by William King

By William King

Located in San Francisco, CA

An impressive early 18th century dark green japanned tall case clock, the 12 inch silvered brass

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Antique 1720s English George I Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Oak

George II 8 Day Striking Chinoiserie Longcase Clock by Royal Clockmaker
George II 8 Day Striking Chinoiserie Longcase Clock by Royal Clockmaker

George II 8 Day Striking Chinoiserie Longcase Clock by Royal Clockmaker

Located in London, GB

A stunning George II 8 Day Striking Japanned Longcase Clock by James Tregent, Leicester Square

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Antique 1770s English George II Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Oak, Pine

George II Lacquered Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock Inscribed Jno. Fladgate, London
George II Lacquered Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock Inscribed Jno. Fladgate, London

George II Lacquered Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock Inscribed Jno. Fladgate, London

Located in Dallas, TX

George II lacquered chinoiserie tall case clock inscribed Jno. Fladgate, London. The arched hood

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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

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Silver

George II Japan Painted Tall Case Clock
George II Japan Painted Tall Case Clock

George II Japan Painted Tall Case Clock

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H 94.75 in W 18.5 in D 9.5 in

George II Japan Painted Tall Case Clock

Located in Huntington, NY

George II Japan painted tall case clock This Yellow chinoiserie japan painted tall case clock with

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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

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Brass

English Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Tall Case Clock, Maker J. Jackeman, C. 1680
English Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Tall Case Clock, Maker J. Jackeman, C. 1680

English Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Tall Case Clock, Maker J. Jackeman, C. 1680

Located in Charleston, SC

English chinoiserie black lacquered and gilt stenciled tall case clock with a steel numeral

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Antique 1680s English Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Gold, Brass, Steel, Ormolu

18th Century George I Style Lacquered Chinoiserie Grandfather Clock Longcase
18th Century George I Style Lacquered Chinoiserie Grandfather Clock Longcase

18th Century George I Style Lacquered Chinoiserie Grandfather Clock Longcase

Located in Roma, RM

Fantastic late 17th century English clock, black and red lacquered, with gold chinoiserie figures

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Antique 1690s English George II Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

George III Green-Japanned Chinoisserie Tall Case Clock
George III Green-Japanned Chinoisserie Tall Case Clock

George III Green-Japanned Chinoisserie Tall Case Clock

Located in Austin, TX

Sam Bayliss, London, third quarter 18th century. The outstepped molded cornice above a brass and silver dial with eight day time and hour strike and subsidiary second hand, flanked...

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Long...

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18thCentury English Queen Anne style Chinoiserie Case Clock, Sam Stanton, London
18thCentury English Queen Anne style Chinoiserie Case Clock, Sam Stanton, London

18thCentury English Queen Anne style Chinoiserie Case Clock, Sam Stanton, London

Located in Atlanta, GA

18thCentury English Clock, Sam Stanton, In Old Street Square London Clock, Tall Queen Anne Style

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Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

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Glass, Wood

Late 18th Century George III Japanned Tall Case Clock
Late 18th Century George III Japanned Tall Case Clock

Late 18th Century George III Japanned Tall Case Clock

By William Harris

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A large and elegant late 18th century English chinoiserie decorated tall case clock in an unusual

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Long...

George II Blue Lacquered Tall Case Clock
George II Blue Lacquered Tall Case Clock

George II Blue Lacquered Tall Case Clock

By William Stapleton

Located in Sheffield, MA

George II blue lacquered tall case clock inscribed Wm. Stapleton, London. It has an eight-day

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Antique Mid-18th Century British George II Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

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Wood

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Grandfather Clock Japanese For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of grandfather clock japanese is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct grandfather clock japanese — often made from wood, brass and metal — can elevate any home. Grandfather clock japanese have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Grandfather clock japanese made by Georgian designers — are very popular at 1stDibs. Grandfather clock japanese have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by William Scafe are consistently popular.

How Much are Grandfather Clock Japanese?

Prices for grandfather clock japanese can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, grandfather clock japanese begin at $4,746 and can go as high as $19,500, while the average can fetch as much as $15,063.

Finding the Right Grandfather-clocks-longcase-clocks for You

Antique grandfather clocks and longcase clocks are staples of old-world design sensibilities, and, along with their storied history, these statuesque timepieces can bring a feeling of warmth to living rooms, dining rooms and other areas of your home.

Longcase clocks, which originated in England and were manufactured in the United States beginning in the 1700s, refer to tall clocks with a face and clock works positioned high in the housing while a large swinging pendulum movement is tucked inside the case, which is supported by a carved base called a plinth.

While guests making their way through your foyer (another ideal location for such a furnishing) might typically refer to your longcase clock as a “grandfather clock,” there are actually three varieties of these stylish floor clocks, which include granddaughter clocks (the shortest, generally not one solid piece of wood and around three to five feet tall), grandmother clocks (the slimmer middle ground, between five feet and six feet tall) and grandfather clocks, which are typically between six and seven feet tall.

Sculptural and statement-making, antique grandfather clocks created by the likes of the Seth Thomas Clock Company, the Howard Miller Clock Company, Hermle or other clockmakers are an alluring choice in filling up space in a room, while the shorter longcase clocks are just as useful if you need an element that is comparatively muted or you’re working with limited space.

Each generation of artisan clockmakers, working in various furniture styles over time, contributed its own flourishes to the design of longcase clocks. Antique grandfather clocks in the Georgian style share commonalities with neoclassical design. They were often made in dark woods such as mahogany and feature intricate carving. Mahogany is also common for Victorian-era grandfather clocks, although examples of this style can be found in oak and walnut too. Designers of contemporary grandfather clocks are using a range of materials.

It’s easy to get confused when determining the origins or value of an antique grandfather clock or other vintage longcase clock. While an antique appraiser will be able to tell quickly, searching for a manufacturer’s name engraved on the face and dial of the clock may be an easy way to learn about the history of your clock.

Find a distinctive variety of antique grandfather clocks and longcase clocks on 1stDibs, and browse our collection of unusually beautiful clocks, wall clocks, desk clocks and other vintage clocks too.

Questions About Grandfather Clock Japanese
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A tubular chime grandfather clock has a very rich sound that is deeper and holds on longer than chime rod mechanical clocks. As the name implies, grandfather clocks strike a chime. A tubular chime is shaped like a tube with an open center, whereas chime clocks do not have that added center space. Shop a collection of grandfather clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The moon on a grandfather clock is a dial that allows you to track the phases of the moon. It features 28 different points corresponding to the 28 days of a lunar cycle. Find a variety of grandfather clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique grandfather clocks tend to be more valuable than contemporary ones. Even if it doesn't work, an antique grandfather clock can be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, as long as it's in good condition.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A mini grandfather clock is called a grandmother clock. It shares the same basic stylistic features as a traditional grandfather clock but usually has a narrower case and is under 6 feet, 3 inches tall. On 1stDibs, find a range of grandmother clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A hanging grandfather clock is sometimes called a long case or tall case clock. The name comes from the fact that the clock has the same elongated body as a grandfather clock. Its dimensions are necessary to accommodate a swinging pendulum. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of grandfather clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Grandfather clocks have been manufactured by different makers for hundreds of years, so the first step to find out if yours is a real antique is to look for the maker’s mark. The company name could be engraved on the face of the clock or somewhere inside. You might also find a copyright or identifying numbers which you can use to look up the date of manufacture. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly-vetted antique grandfather clocks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A grandfather clock's worth is dependent on its condition, maker, material, and age. On 1stDibs, a grandfather clock costs anywhere from $595 to $197,632.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Golden Age of grandfather clocks is the name of the period of time during which the earliest grandfather and longcase clocks were made. It began in the 1660s and lasted until the 1730s. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique grandfather clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Most historians believe that early grandfather clocks were 6 feet tall because the long case was required to hold a pendulum of adequate length to power their movement. Some clocks are even larger, though this is likely to give them a more substantial, decorative look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of grandfather clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Howard Miller grandfather clocks can be identified by a label located on the back of the clock, or inside of the front door or the inside of the back panel behind the movement. Older models may have “Made in Germany” on the label. Find a variety of authentic Howard Miller grandfather clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To read the moon dial on a grandfather clock, use the numbers and markings that appear along the outer edge. For example, if "20" is in the 12 o'clock position, the lunar cycle is currently on its 20th day. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of grandfather clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Old grandfather clocks are worth anywhere from a few hundred dollars to $100,000, on average. A high quality, full functioning antique grandfather clock will fetch around $3,000. Those that are highly detailed will typically garner higher prices.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    To get your grandfather clock to chime correctly, you must wait until the next hour count and note how many hours the clock chimes and then move the hour hand to the hour the clock chimed. Then you can reset the clock to the proper time.
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    You can get your grandfather clock to chime correctly in a few easy steps. Firstly, wait for the next hour to chime on the clock. After that, count how many hours your grandfather clock chimes. With your finger, move the hour hand to the number of the hour count, and reset the time clock to the correct time. If you don’t feel confident in trying this by yourself, get in touch with an antiques appraiser or related professional for help. Find a variety of grandfather clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 5, 2024
    To determine the value of a Howard Miller grandfather clock, look for the serial number and check trusted online resources and auction houses to see the sales prices of pieces of similar age and style. This should at least help provide an estimate with respect to how much your item is worth. Keep in mind that the age, rarity and condition of any antique or vintage clock will also impact its value.

    Your Howard Miller clock may have a label that is affixed to the back of the clock or is tucked inside the case on the back or side. The clock's model and serial number will appear on this label. If you're able to hunt down and consult vintage trade catalogs, these numbers will be of help in identifying the clock.

    If the original parts of your Howard Miller grandfather clock have been replaced or repaired, this will also be a factor in determining its value. Because there is a range of aspects that can affect the value of your grandfather clock or any other antique, it's typically a good idea to have a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer evaluate a clock. An expert can properly assess the condition of your clock and likely give you a clear picture of how much it's worth.

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